Career[edit]

In 1996, he starred in the film Beautiful Girls, which was his first starring role and earned him positive reviews from audiences and critics. He then went on to have supporting roles in such movies as, The Truman Show, Life and Frequency.

In 2011, he played the main antagonist, Colonel Nelec, in J.J. Abrams's film Super 8, which earned positive reviews from critics and was a box office success.

In 2013, he had his first starring role in a television series, as FBI Agent Stan Beeman, on the FX series, The Americans. The series has earned positive reviews from critics and Emmerich earned a Critic's Choice Award nomination for his performance. The series was renewed for a third season.